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Ry Cooder’s original Coodercaster is now on sale for $150,000
The ‘67 Fender Stratocaster helped birth an entire subculture of guitar moddingThe January 2021 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now!
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"She made it very clear that the bridge is burned"Watch: Chris Cornell’s daughter Lily covers Alice in Chains in her first-ever public performance
She performed a heartfelt rendition of Alice in Chains' Black Gives Way To Blue.
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Meet Kellindo Parker, the star sideman with Soul Man pedigree
The Janelle Monáe, Prince and Earth, Wind & Fire collaborator owes his guitar love to a monochromatic Space Ace…Introducing… Tash Sultana, the Aussie guitarist redefining what it means to be a solo musician
We speak to the 25-year-old about their journey from busking to sold-out world tours, their hope for a more uplifting guitar culture, and why new album Terra Firma shows that they’re “not just a looper”.Gear Of The Year: Best guitar gear of 2020
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Hirsute humbuckers modelled on the PAFs in Pearly Gates, the ZZ Top man’s legendary 1959 Les PaulThe Big Listen: Smashing Pumpkins – Cyr
Billy Corgan and company return with escalation the name of the game, but despite the classic line-up, this is not 1995…
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Tech Talk: Preparing guitars for a cross-country move
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The most dangerous time of year for your wallets is here.Guitar Legends: Eric Clapton – the birth of a legend
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Rod Fogg -In the first of a series looking at the chord shapes and sequences used by the Beatles, we get inside the head of John Lennon and find a solid rhythm guitarist with an ear for original chord changes.How to play blues like Freddie King
In our final part of our look at the stylings of the legendary Three Kings, we tackle the searing style of Freddie King.How to play chords like Paul Simon Part 2
Rod Fogg -In part two of our look at the chord shapes and sequences which define Paul Simon’s sound, we focus on his early years as a solo artist.How to play blues like Albert King
Continuing our journey through the guitar styles of the legendary Three Kings, this time it’s the turn of Flying V-toting blue icon Albert.
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Ry Cooder’s original Coodercaster is now on sale for $150,000
The ‘67 Fender Stratocaster helped birth an entire subculture of guitar moddingThe January 2021 issue of Guitar Magazine is out now!
Inside this issue: the best gear of 2020, Fender's new American Professional II Series reviewed, and a free 2021 vintage guitar calendar!Billy Corgan on whether D’arcy Wretzky will ever rejoin Smashing Pumpkins: “That’s a dead end”
"She made it very clear that the bridge is burned"Watch: Chris Cornell’s daughter Lily covers Alice in Chains in her first-ever public performance
She performed a heartfelt rendition of Alice in Chains' Black Gives Way To Blue.
- Features
Meet Kellindo Parker, the star sideman with Soul Man pedigree
The Janelle Monáe, Prince and Earth, Wind & Fire collaborator owes his guitar love to a monochromatic Space Ace…Introducing… Tash Sultana, the Aussie guitarist redefining what it means to be a solo musician
We speak to the 25-year-old about their journey from busking to sold-out world tours, their hope for a more uplifting guitar culture, and why new album Terra Firma shows that they’re “not just a looper”.Gear Of The Year: Best guitar gear of 2020
From 2020 with love: the best guitars, amps, pedals and accessories of the year.Gear Of The Year: Best affordable electric guitar of 2020
Featuring: an Epiphone classic, a Charvel rock machine, a Rivolta baritone and more. Vote now!
- Reviews
The Big Review: American Professional II Stratocaster & Telecaster
Do Fender’s American Professional II instruments set a new standard?The Genius Of…Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan’s first great tearing of the script led to a bold and ambitious album that put the guitars up front and loud. Very loud.Review: Cream T Pickups Billy F Gibbons WhiskerBuckers
Hirsute humbuckers modelled on the PAFs in Pearly Gates, the ZZ Top man’s legendary 1959 Les PaulThe Big Listen: Smashing Pumpkins – Cyr
Billy Corgan and company return with escalation the name of the game, but despite the classic line-up, this is not 1995…
- Guides
Tech Talk: Preparing guitars for a cross-country move
Padding, packing and protection – how to ensure your prized guitars stay safe in a big move.The Ernie Ball Christmas Gift Guide 2020
From eye-catching straps to dual-function pedals that both look the part and free up pedalboard real estate, there’s something for every type of guitar player this festive seasonBlack Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 for guitarists: The best guitar deals to watch out for
The most dangerous time of year for your wallets is here.Guitar Legends: Eric Clapton – the birth of a legend
From upstart beginnings in the early 60s, Eric Clapton soon established himself as one of the decades’ most lauded players. Here’s a Part 1 guide to the man jokingly dubbed Slowhand.
- Learn
How to play chords like John Lennon Part 1
Rod Fogg -In the first of a series looking at the chord shapes and sequences used by the Beatles, we get inside the head of John Lennon and find a solid rhythm guitarist with an ear for original chord changes.How to play blues like Freddie King
In our final part of our look at the stylings of the legendary Three Kings, we tackle the searing style of Freddie King.How to play chords like Paul Simon Part 2
Rod Fogg -In part two of our look at the chord shapes and sequences which define Paul Simon’s sound, we focus on his early years as a solo artist.How to play blues like Albert King
Continuing our journey through the guitar styles of the legendary Three Kings, this time it’s the turn of Flying V-toting blue icon Albert.
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